News for Restaurants in New Orleans November 2008 Archive

Helix is a new wine bar and restaurant on Lee Circle. Helix pours 35 wines by the glass, and chef Lillie Johnson serves such dishes as hangar steak, mussels with linguine, pizzas and risotto, plus cheese and charcuterie plates. Helix, 936 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130, 504-963-0903.

The Mid-City wine shop Cork & Bottle has opened a new wine bar attached to its retail location in the American Can building apartment complex. Called Clever, the wine bar's name references a quote from Greek playwright Aristophanes: "Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine so I may wet my mind and say something clever." The immediate proximity to Cork & Bottle means that in addition to the bar's list of 37 wines by the glass, patrons also have access to the shop's 400-label inventory, which may be bought at the bar for an additional corkage fee. Clever also serves cheese boards and gourmet meats. Clever, 3800 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130, 504-483-6314.

News
Bytes

Wine & Dine at The Besh SteakhouseThe Besh Steakhouse at Harrah's, the steakhouse run by chef John Besh within Harrah's New Orleans Casino, has a new special offering patrons unlimited quantities of wine during early-week dinners. Add $20 to your check and the staff promises not to let your glass go empty, refilling it with a selection of American reds or whites. The special pricing is good Mondays through Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Lunch & Dinner daily. The Besh Steakhouse at Harrah's, 228 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70130, 504-533-6111.